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Church Prayers and Intercessions

Church Prayers and Intercessions for Easter

Almighty God, your name is glorified even in the anguish of your Son's death.
Grant us the courage to receive your anointed servant who embodies a wisdom and
love that is foolishness to the world. empower us in witness so that all the world may
recognize in the scandal of the cross the mystery of reconciliation. Amen.

Creator of the universe, you made the world in beauty, and restore all things in glory
through the victory of Jesus Christ. We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured by
poverty, sickness, selfishness, war, and greed, the new creation in Jesus Christ may appear
in justice, love, and peace, to the glory of your name. Amen.

Christ our God, your love is poured out in death for our sakes. Hold us in your
embrace as we wait for Easter's dawn. Comfort us with the promise that no power on earth,
not even death itself, can separate us from your love; and strengthen us to wait
until you are revealed to us in all your risen glory. Amen.

Holy God, who call your people to sustain the weary and protect the oppressed.
Uphold us in our concern and strengthen us, that we may not only speak our prayers
but act on behalf of their fulfillment.We remember those who have died

Most Holy One, grant that we may be counted as members of the great cloud of witnesses
who live with justice and compassion, and reveal your divine glory before all people. Amen

 

Prayers of Intercession

In joy and hope let us pray to the Father.
That our risen Saviour may fill us [and …] with the joy of his
glorious and life-giving resurrection …
we pray to the Father.

All Hear our prayer.

That isolated and persecuted churches
may find fresh strength in the good news of Easter …
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

 

That God may grant us humility
to be subject to one another in Christian love …

we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

That he may provide for those who lack food, work or shelter …
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

That by his power war and famine may cease through all the world …
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

That he may reveal the light of his presence to the sick,
the weak and the dying,
to comfort and strengthen them …
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

That, according to his promises,
all who have died in the faith of the resurrection
may be raised on the last day …
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

That he may send the fire of the Holy Spirit upon his people,
so that we may bear faithful witness to his resurrection,
we pray to the Father.
All Hear our prayer.

Heavenly Father,
you have delivered us from the power of darkness
and brought us into the kingdom of your Son:
grant that, as his death has recalled us to life,
so his continual presence in us may raise us to eternal joy;
through Christ our Lord.
All Amen.